Race Starts for Grimm’s Seat

Staten Island D.A. Is a Leading Potential Candidate

The district attorney who oversaw the Eric Garner grand jury on Staten Island has emerged as a leading potential candidate to succeed Republican U.S. Rep. Michael Grimm in Congress, likely drawing new attention to the contentious case.

GOP support for Staten Island District Attorney Daniel Donovan coalesced in the hours after Mr. Grimm, who pleaded guilty last week to tax evasion, announced Monday he would resign. Mr. Donovan said Tuesday he was “very seriously” exploring a run for the seat representing the 11th congressional...